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Uncovering the Hidden History of Culturally Affirming Schools
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Join us on this episode of AmplifiEd, the EdAllies Podcast, as Dr. Nekima Levy Armstrong discusses the history of segregation in schools and the ongoing fight for educational equity. She highlights the continued disparities in education for black and brown students and details the positive impacts of culturally affirming schools in Minnesota. The episode also covers the recent mediation and court hearings related to the Cruz-Guzman lawsuit, which could limit school options that affirm and support students’ identities.
Show Notes:
00:00:2
Intentional policies for equitable outcomes.
00:07:6
Culturally affirming schools empower students of color.
00:15:7
Black identity found at HBCU: Reclaiming lives, power, choice.
00:22:5
Black woman leads historic case
00:28:2
Lawsuit challenges state's racial disparities.
00:34:0
State segregation, redlining, family choice, deconstructing demographics, black brilliance, infrastructure.
00:39:4
Inequitable resources: disrupting black/brown families.
00:46:3
The Supreme Court decides intentional state action.
00:52:3
Anti-segregationists confuse Minnesota journalists.
00:57:8
Fighting for equitable education.
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